Food Neighbourhoods 11: Athens, Exarchia

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22 November 2016

08 minutes

Photo: Dimitris Kamaras

With a reputation as a stronghold for anarchists, students and intellectuals, the district of Exarchia in downtown Athens is going through the gradual process of gentrification. It is not famous for its food – yet. But that is bound to change thanks to the area’s many hidden gems.

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